๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kazakhstan Cuts Rates by 50bp as Inflation Hits 8.1% and Growth Holds at 4.2%

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Kazakhstan CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kazakhstanโ€™s central bank cut its key rate by 50 basis points on October 23, 2026 (Source: ing think). Annualized monthly inflation reached 8.1% in September 2026, according to data noted by Traders Union. The economy expanded by 4.2% in the … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ World Bank Projects 4% Growth for Afghanistan in 2026 Amid Ongoing Crisis

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Afghanistan CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The World Bank forecasts Afghanistanโ€™s economy will grow by 4% in 2026, according to a report cited by TOLOnews on October 21, 2026. Young Afghans are fleeing the country due to high poverty and unemployment rates, with many risking death … Read more

๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช Yemenโ€™s Central Bank Freezes Assets of 135 Houthi-Linked Individuals Amid Currency Strain

๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ช Yemen CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The Central Bank of Yemen froze assets of 135 individuals linked to the Houthi movement on October 21, 2026, according to Yeni ลžafak English. The European Union advanced a โ‚ฌ9 million agreement with UNDP for locally led development in Yemen … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanon Inflation Hits 8.1% in September as Cost-of-Living Crisis Deepens

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ง Lebanon CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer Prices show an 8.1% annualized monthly inflation rate for September 2026, according to Traders Union (October 14, 2026). The World Bank warns of a broader economic slump and rising unemployment across the country (October 21, 2026). Government official Al-Kholy … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด Jordan Inflation Hits 3-Month High as Prices Rise 2.26% in First Nine Months of 2026

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ด Jordan CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Jordanโ€™s inflation rate reached a three-month high, marking the fastest price growth in recent months (TradingView, October 12, 2026). The annualized monthly inflation rate spiked to 8.1% in September 2026, indicating a sharp acceleration in consumer prices (Traders Union citing … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahrain Projects 97.3% Government Project Completion Amid Regional Growth Headwinds

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ญ Bahrain CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Bahrainโ€™s government projects have reached a 97.3% completion target as of October 25, 2026 (News of Bahrain). The Central Bank of Bahrain maintains its monetary policy stance amid shifting regional inflation trends. OECD updated consumer price data for Bahrain on … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman GDP Surges 5.1% in Q2 as Oil Leads Growth and Food Prices Drive Inflation

๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Omanโ€™s GDP grew by 5.1% in the second quarter of 2026, led by the oil sector (People Matters Global, 2026-10-13). The World Bank has raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for Oman to 3.1%, signaling confidence in economic diversification (Muscat … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait Inflation Rises 2.19% as Gulf Growth Forecasts Face Headwinds

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ผ Kuwait CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Kuwaitโ€™s headline inflation rate rose to 2.19%, reported by the Kuwait Times on October 8, 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut 2026 growth forecasts for Gulf economies due to a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar Economy Faces Contraction Risks as Regional Instability Weighs on Growth

๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The IMF projects Gulf economies will contract by 4.8% in 2026, citing regional conflict (IMF, October 22, 2026). A World Bank warning highlights that Gulf nations face severe economic contraction due to the ongoing war (World Bank, October 8, 2026). … Read more

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ IMF Warns of Regional Contraction as Iraq Commits $3bn to Boost Growth

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraq CPI Inflation chart โ€” Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects that the Middle East and Central Asia economy will shrink in 2026 due to ongoing war impacts, citing Al Jazeera on October 13, 2026. Iraq has committed $3 billion to stimulate economic growth, according … Read more